Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award (3 years); estimated total program funding $6,000,000; 5–8 awards annually
Summary: Supports mid-career or later-stage researchers in molecular and cellular biosciences to transition into new research directions via sabbatical/professional development and subsequent lab research.
Key Information: Proposals must include a plan for a significant research transition and are not accepted if focused on disease or therapeutics.